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Search results "silver-hallmark"

For any collector, a mark on an antique item is its passport. A small sign, impression, or drawing on the bottom of a porcelain cup or the handle of a silver spoon carries a vast amount of information. It is the mark that helps determine the authenticity, age, place of production, and even the name of the item's creator.

A fineness mark is an indicator of the percentage of pure precious metal in an alloy. It shows what proportion of pure silver is in an item, with the remainder being other, less valuable metals.